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CMP & NRA Coordinate 2020 Calendars for the Benefit of Competitor Scheduling

The Civilian Marksmanship Program and National Rifle Association have coordinated timing of training, pistol and rifle events of the...

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Schachle Returns to Claim Overall Wins at 2019 Talladega D-Day Matches

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – Last year’s Garand Match winner at Talladega Marksmanship Park, Keith Schachle,...

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Pyrotechnics, Amputee Skydiver Featured at CMP’s 2019 National Matches First Shot Ceremony

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer/Editor CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the...

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GCA Offers New Awards

The Garand Collectors Association’s Board of Directors has decided to advance our desire to recognize shooters who continue the...

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Michigan Junior Feature: Anthony Wilder

By Serena Juchnowski, CMP Feature Writer Rifle, pistol, shotgun – some themes are universal. What most appeals to Anthony Wilder...

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Maryland Junior Feature: Shannon Moriarty

By Serena Juchnowski, CMP Feature Writer Ten-year-old competitive shooter Shannon Moriarty likes to keep her dad honest and her scores...

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National Air Rifle Athletes Travel to Camp Perry to Compete in June

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The 2019 CMP National Three-Position Air Rifle Championships will be...

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CMP Reveals Important National Matches Updates for 2019 Season

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio –The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced the enhancement of numerous...

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Junior Athletes: Sign Up Now for the 2019 National Matches Smallbore and Air Rifle Camp

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Are you a junior marksman looking to move your shooting...

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Honor History Through Sights, Sounds and Competition at CMP’s 2019 D-Day Event

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – The annual John C. Garand D-Day event, held June 6-9, 2019,...

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New Pistol Trophy Donated to CMP for 2019 National Matches

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer Thanks to the generosity of past marksmen, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has added...

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CMP Club News: South Louisiana High Power Club Holds Match in April

Submitted by Rick Mol It was a beautiful day for shooting. While the crowd was only 19, the good...

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